Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada....
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 20.78 (historical range: 13.88–25.54, median: 19.88), placing it at the 65th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.84 (range: 1.49–2.64, 57th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 17.12 (range: 12.98–24.10, 54th percentile).
Darden Restaurants, Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 20.78 | 19.88 | 65th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.84 | 1.81 | 57th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.12 | 16.91 | 54th | near its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 4.29% | 4.85% | 11th | expensive relative to its history |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Valuation & P/E History
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Eating Places industry currently trading at $216.35 with a market capitalization of $24.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for DRI based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 20.78 is above the historical median of 19.88, placing DRI at the 65th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.84 compares to a median of 1.81.
DRI Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Darden Restaurants, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether DRI is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests DRI is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Darden Restaurants, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is DRI Overvalued or Undervalued?
Darden Restaurants, Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 59 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive DRI is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full DRI analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.DRI trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.